Job Description

Responsibilities

Manages local on-air and multiplatform delivery of newscasts and content, and for writing & editing story ideas daily. Will collaborate closely with producers to ensure stories are accurately documented and presented on the daily linear newscasts and all platforms. Able to deliver local & national news in all platforms and generating ideas to increase ratings. This position reports to the VP of News.

• Will write & edit story ideas daily that attract the multiplatform viewer’s interest
• Write stories, headlines, and news updates for television, online, and digital platforms
• Work directly with News Producer on story ideas and development
• Present a completed story with fair, accurate, and community-relevant content
• Generate ideas and report breaking news either in the studio or on location
• Coordinate, organize, and conduct interviews
• Develop ongoing “sweeps” style stories
• Present newscasts to the viewer in a professional manner; including presenting breaking news to viewers both during live newscasts as well as outside regularly scheduled newscasts
• Involved in Social Media and streaming platforms.
• Make appearances before social and civic groups and at schools and colleges on behalf of the station
•Write and copy edit assigned scripts in newscasts

Qualifications

Qualifications/Requirements

• BA or BS in a related field
• At least four years of television reporter experience
• At least four years of experience writing, and editing with a good ratings track record
• Must have strong Spanish and English language skills (verbal & written)
• Enterprise reporting required
• Strong live reporting presence a must
• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered
• Must be willing to work in Houston, Texas area
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must have a valid driver’s license and excellent driving record
• Must be able to provide a reel/portfolio of work examples -- if available, include a web address when you submit your resume (if applicable)
• Must be able to participate in community, public events and Master of Ceremonies as requested by the station
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Program

Desired Characteristics

News judgment with a solid ethical decision process
• Possess the ability to work effectively with others in a team environment
• High competitive nature
• Ability to handle working under the pressure of intense deadlines
• Skills to be a problem solver
• Creative with a strong sense of community involvement for unique story ideas
• Strong Writing skills with the ability to connect on an emotional level
• General Assignment reporting skills preferred
• Proven record of meeting deadlines and developing contacts
• Proven record of contributing story ideas

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision.

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